Simple poems, simple faith by Deb Feller

” ‘Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches, but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising loving kindness, judgement, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,’ says the LORD.” Jeremiah 9:23,24 NKJV

“And they have built the high places of Tophat, which is in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and daughters in the fire, which I did not command, nor did it come into My heart.” Jeremiah 7:31 NKJV

“‘Return, backsliding Israel,’ says the LORD, ‘I will not cause My anger to fall on you, for I am merciful,’ says the LORD. ‘And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.’ ” Jeremiah 3:12,15 NKJV

“They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters and hewn themselves cisterns – broken cisterns than can hold no water. For of old I have broken your yoke and burst your bonds. I had planted you a noble vine, a seed of highest quality.” Jeremiah 2:13,20,21 NKJV

“‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you,’ says the LORD. Then the LORD put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me: ‘Behold I have put My words in your mouth.’ ” Jeremiah 1:5,7,8,9 NKJV

“And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, ‘Rejoice!’ And they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:9,20 NKJV